Looking for something to do in the Lake Houston area this summer? Check out this month's guide!

June 26: Rock out to blues and roots

Blues and roots star Kenny Neal will come to Humble for his 2023 tour. The concert will be his third show of the summer tour, before Neal flies off to Cazorla, Spain.
  • 7 p.m.
  • $25
  • Charles Bender Performing Arts Center, 611 Higgins St., Humble
  • 281-446-4140. www.kennyneal.net
July 4: Watch a laser show

Town Center Park Kingwood will celebrate Independence Day with its annual July 4th Family Games Festival. The event will have 48 craft vendors, 19 food vendors, a bounce house, games for kids, live music and a laser show to end the night.July 4: View a fireworks display

New Caney will host 4th Fest on the Hill to celebrate Independence Day. The event will have a hot dog eating contest, a car show, yard games and kids activities, and will end with a fireworks show. Food trucks and other vendors will be present.July 5-7: Enjoy the outdoors


Visit a nature center for family-friendly activities the week following Independence Day. Attendees will learn about reptiles, hike the terrain and paint around nature. All ages are welcome, and park staff suggests participants wear closed-toe shoes and bring reusable water bottles.
  • 9-11 a.m. (Guided Redbud Hill Homestead Tour), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (All About Reptiles), 10-11 a.m. (Art in the Park)
  • Free
  • Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble
  • 281-446-8588. www.pct3.com/jjp
July 9: Pay tribute to Elvis

Elvis comes to life in a performance by multi-award-winning artist Travis Powell. Indulge in an unforgettable evening as Powell delivers the timeless hits of the King of Rock 'n' Roll. The concert will commence with the acclaimed all-female group Shake Rattle & Roll, known for their award-winning talent.
  • 4 p.m.
  • $40
  • Charles Bender Performing Arts Center, 611 Higgins St., Humble
  • 832-312-0074. www.humblepac.com
July 11: Learn to make pizza

Officials with Domino’s Pizza will teach kids all about making and selling pizza. Kids will practice kneading dough and get to enjoy fresh pizza.
  • 3-4 p.m.
  • Free
  • Atascocita Branch Library, 19520 Pinehurst Trail Drive, Humble
  • 832-927-5560. www.hcpl.net
July 14-15: Spend a night at the opera

Enjoy Opera Leggera's musical performance of hits from the 1950s-1980s. Relive or discover the timeless classics of the 20th century in this engaging musical experience.
  • 7 p.m.
  • $25-$27
  • The Nathaniel Center, 804 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood
  • ​713-992-1696. www.operaleggera.com